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St. Louis School – Colonna Campus

Italy, Milan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Italian
Fees €13,730 - 22,400
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Italian Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, French, Spanish, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

St. Louis School - Colonna Campus is a private international school located at Via Marco Antonio Colonna, 24, Milano, 20149, Italy. The campus delivers both the British and Italian curricula, supporting students from early years through to middle school. The Colonna Campus serves ages 3 to 14, with Early Years, Primary School and Middle School programmes, complementing the overall school provision that spans 2 to 18 years. Opened in September 2017 after the Caviglia campus relocation, it now welcomes more than 600 students from almost 50 nationalities. The environment combines high academic expectations with a strong pastoral care programme to support well-being. Facilities include sports facilities, a spacious dining area and well-equipped classrooms designed to foster skill development across the curriculum. The campus emphasizes international-mindedness and cross-cultural awareness. Clubs include Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, and Lifestyle and Wellbeing, reflecting the emphasis on intellectual growth, language learning, and student welfare.

Via Marco Antonio Colonna, 24, Milano, 20149, Italy

The Essentials

St. Louis School – Colonna Campus has 1,800 pupils, instruction in English, Italian.

Location
Colonna Campus is in Colonna, Milan, Italy. It serves students aged 2 to 14 years. It is one of three St. Louis School campuses in Milan, alongside Archinto Campus and Caviglia Campus. The school offers two curriculums: British Stream and Italian Stream.

Stages
Colonna Campus serves ages 2-14 years, covering Early Years and Primary and extending into Middle School (11-13). The academic divisions include Early Years (2-5) and Primary (6-10).

Type
private international school

Pupil Nationality Mix
50 nationalities represented; international students and Italian families.

Country affiliation
Italy; Italian curriculum with primary Scuola Paritaria status.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available via an exchange programme; Middle School students may attend a UK boarding school for one month as part of the programme.

Uniform Requirement
All students are required to wear the school uniform.

Food Options
Lunches are available for Nursery to Year 6 and for Year 7 to Year 9, with annual fees.

Governance and Ownership
St. Louis School Milan is a member of Inspired Education Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Louis School – Colonna Campus ranges from EUR 13,730 to EUR 22,400 for 2026/27.

Registration & enrolment fees
- Registration fee (first year only): EUR 3,000.
- Enrolment fee (payable annually on enrolment): EUR 1,850.

Tuition fees by year group (Colonna Campus) — annual and per-term breakdown (2026/27 academic year)
- Nursery (FS0): EUR 13,730 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 4,577 (1st payment, 2nd payment, 3rd payment).
- Kindergarten (FS1): EUR 13,730 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 4,577.
- Reception (FS2): EUR 13,730 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 4,577.
- Year 1: EUR 18,930 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 6,310.
- Year 2: EUR 18,930 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 6,310.
- Year 3: EUR 19,200 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 6,400.
- Year 4: EUR 19,200 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 6,400.
- Year 5: EUR 19,280 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 6,427.
- Year 6: EUR 19,280 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 6,427.
- Year 7: EUR 22,330 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 7,433.
- Year 8: EUR 22,330 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 7,433.
- Year 9: EUR 22,400 per year — three equal instalments of EUR 7,467.

Lunches (optional/charged separately)
- Lunches (Nursery – Year 6): EUR 1,700 per year — split into two payments of EUR 850 (2nd and 3rd payments).
- Lunches (Year 7 – Year 9): EUR 1,360 per year — split into two payments of EUR 680 (2nd and 3rd payments).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard instalment dates for the 2026/27 year: 1st payment due by 30 April 2026; 2nd payment due by 10 September 2026; 3rd payment due by 10 January 2027. Each tuition total is shown alongside the three instalment amounts.
- Tuition may be paid in full at the start of the academic year or paid in three instalments at the start of each term. Students joining after term start arrange a pro‑rata payment schedule with Admissions.

Boarding fees (applicability)
- The Colonna Campus fee schedule for 2026/27 does not include a boarding charge; Colonna serves Early Years, Primary and Middle School (ages 2–14) and its published fees do not list a boarding fee for these year groups.
- Boarding is associated with the High School provision at the Archinto campus in prior fee schedules; any boarding charges for secondary/high school pupils are set and billed separately at the relevant campus/age band.

Other costs and mandatory purchases
- School uniform: All students are required to wear the school uniform; uniform costs are shown separately and are not included in tuition.
- School bus: Transport is provided by external operators and bus service costs are charged separately.
- Devices: From Year 6 to Year 9 students must purchase a laptop in accordance with school specifications (earlier year groups have device requirements as specified for those years).
- Didactic materials and local day trips: Included in tuition fees up to Year 9. Swimming (or alternative activities) is included for Early Years and Primary. IGCSE/IB examination fees are not included for upper secondary years where applicable.

Refund information (where published and applicable)
- Summer camp and short‑programme bookings include explicit cancellation and refund rules (examples: deposits and refund windows, and that certain deposits/fees are non‑refundable under short notice conditions). Payments for camps and extras must be made by debit/credit card or direct bank transfer and camp terms set out the applicable refund/cancellation timetable.
- The Colonna Campus 2026/27 fee schedule sets registration and enrolment fees as payable at enrolment; the published Colonna schedule does not include a separate general tuition refund statement within the fee sheet. For contractual details on withdrawal and tuition refunds, the school's admissions/contractual documentation governs terms and should be consulted at the point of enrolment.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods for programmes and extras explicitly include debit/credit card and direct bank transfer; invoices for school charges are handled in line with the school's billing process. Instalment dates and payment deadlines are stated on the fee schedule and on issued invoices.

Notes on reductions and extras
- Sibling reductions and early‑enrolment or other specific discounts have been used in prior published schedules (for example a sibling reduction on Early Years in earlier fee documents); such concessions, if offered, will be applied according to the school's published policy at the time of enrolment. Device specifications, uniform price lists, and bus tariffs are provided separately and are charged in addition to tuition.

If you require the figures presented here in another currency or need an itemised printable copy for database import, use the school billing details to match your format and reference the Colonna 2026/27 fee schedule for exact amounts and instalment labels.
Academics

St. Louis School – Colonna Campus teaches British Curriculum, Italian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Colonna Campus serves students aged 3 to 14 and offers Early Years, Primary School and Middle School programmes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops socially and emotionally to become caring, committed, globally minded citizens.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Colonna Campus has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Special Needs Coordinator (SENCo) James Lowden.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Specialist teachers lead the Italian as an Additional Language (IAL) course for middle-years non-native Italian speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through pastoral care, with Emma Patton as Deputy Head Pastoral.

Safeguarding
The Colonna Campus has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Special Needs Coordinator (SENCo) James Lowden; the Caviglia Campus has Grace Harrison as Designated Safeguarding Officer.
Parent Experience

History
The Colonna Campus opened in September 2017 after more than 25 years of education at the Caviglia campus. It serves students aged 3 to 14 in northeast Milan. It hosts more than 600 students representing almost 50 nationalities. Highly-skilled staff balance the rigour of the academic curriculum with a supportive pastoral care programme.

Community
The St. Louis School community is diverse and inclusive, representing 50 nationalities across Early Years, Primary, Middle, High School and Baccalaureate. Language immersion and a global outlook are central to the community. Students participate in extracurricular activities including community projects, STEM clubs, art and music lessons. Selected year groups take swimming lessons as part of the curriculum.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Colonna Campus is located in northeast Milan and serves students aged 3 to 14. It offers Early Years, Primary School and Middle School programmes. The campus has sports facilities, a spacious dining area, and well-equipped classrooms for developing students' skills alongside peers. The campus environment balances academic progress with pastoral care to support student well-being. The Colonna Campus opened in September 2017 after expanding from the Caviglia campus, hosting more than 600 students representing almost 50 nationalities.

Sports Facilities
The campus features sports facilities. These facilities support physical education for students across Early Years to Middle School.

Academic Facilities
The campus delivers Early Years, Primary School and Middle School programmes with high standards of academic excellence and pastoral care. Well-equipped classrooms support students' skill development across the curriculum. The learning spaces are designed to meet the evolving academic, social and physical needs of growing students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Colonna Campus serves students aged 3 to 14 across Early Years, Primary School and Middle School programmes. It provides the highest standards of academic excellence and pastoral care. The campus opened in September 2017 and now hosts more than 600 students from almost 50 nationalities.

Cultural & Language
The Colonna Campus offers a friendly, caring, nurturing international environment. It hosts students from almost 50 nationalities, creating a multicultural community. The international character supports cross-cultural awareness and global perspectives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Colonna Campus features sports facilities to support student physical activity. It has a spacious dining area for students. A pastoral care programme supports student wellbeing as they progress toward lower and upper secondary education.
Languages

Language Provision
The Colonna Campus uses English as the language of instruction. The curriculum is the British Curriculum. It serves students aged 3 to 14 across Early Years, Primary & Middle School.
Admissions

Admissions
Submit an Enquiry. Request additional information about the school and book a personalised tour by completing the Enquiry Form. Colonna Campus serves ages 2-14 with Early Years, Primary, and Middle School. Language of Education is English and the curriculum is British. The Admissions Team provides a personalised response to enquiries.
Visit the School Campus. A member of the Admissions Team will contact you to arrange a private campus tour. Tours provide an overview of classrooms, facilities, and the pastoral care programme. Colonna Campus is located in northeast Milan. Visits help families understand the school environment.
Complete the Application Form. You receive a unique link to access the online form. You must enclose your child's most recent school report and any other required documents. The Colonna Campus serves 2-14 year olds with English instruction and a British curriculum for Early Years, Primary, and Middle School.
Assessment. From Year 1 onwards, parents must register for an assessment before enrolling their child. A non-refundable assessment fee of €100 is payable to the school. Assessments determine suitability for enrollment.
Acceptance. The school aims to inform parents of assessment results within 5 working days and will allocate places accordingly. An offer confirms a place at the school.
Enrolment. Upon acceptance, parents sign the enrollment and School Regulation forms. Enrollment completes the admissions process.
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